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Classical Literature

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Classical Literature
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Jenkyns
SeriesPelican Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 181,Width 111
Category/GenreLiterary studies - classical, early and medieval
ISBN/Barcode 9780141977355
ClassificationsDewey:880.09
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Pelican
Publication Date 29 January 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Why is Greek and Roman literature so great? How has classical literature influenced Western culture? What did Greek and Roman authors learn from each other? What makes Greek and Roman literature great? How has classical literature influenced Western culture? What did Greek and Roman authors learn from each other? Richard Jenkyns is emeritus Professor of the Classical Tradition and the Public Orator at the University of Oxford. His books include Virgil's Experience and The Victorians and Ancient Greece, acclaimed as 'masterly' by History Today.

Author Biography

Richard Jenkyns is emeritus Professor of the Classical Tradition and the Public Orator at the University of Oxford. His books include Virgil's Experience and The Victorians and Ancient Greece, acclaimed as 'masterly' by History Today.

Reviews

An epic undertaking... the story of how all Western literature came to be... There is a great deal in Jenkyns' book for which to be thankful: most of all his infectious love -- Iona McLaren * Sunday Telegraph *